Job Description:

Are you an enthusiastic and dedicated primary teacher ready for your next opportunity? Do you have a strong interest for Key Stage 1 and want to be part of a thriving, inclusive school community in Manchester? If so, this could be the perfect role for you.

Tradewind are currently recruiting for a committed and engaging Year 1 Teacher to join a highly regarded and welcoming primary school in South Manchester on a full-time basis from the end of May.

You will take full responsibility for a Year 1 class through to the end of the academic year. This is a full-time role, paid in line with MPS1-MPS6. The school is known for its strong sense of community, high expectations, and focus on delivering a rich and engaging curriculum. There is a particular emphasis on early reading, phonics, and developing confident, independent learners within a nurturing and supportive environment.

Staff benefit from a collaborative and forward-thinking team, supportive leadership, and a strong commitment to professional development and staff wellbeing.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Experience teaching within KS1, with a secure understanding of the Primary National Curriculum
• Confidence in delivering high-quality phonics sessions (experience with schemes such as Read Write Inc. or Little Wandle is desirable)
• A nurturing and inclusive approach, with the ability to build positive relationships with pupils, staff, and families
• Experience delivering engaging and differentiated lessons across core subjects
• Strong classroom management skills and the ability to create a calm, purposeful learning environment
• Excellent communication skills and a proactive, team-focused attitude

Essential requirements:

• QTS (or an equivalent teaching qualification)
• Recent experience teaching in KS1, supported by strong references
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one)
• Right to work in the UK

To apply, please contact Marielle on (phone number removed) or email (url removed)

The Benefits of Working with Tradewind

• Your income matters; we will always seek to get you the highest rate of pay and will provide you with the best possible advice

• Your development matters; we offer our people free access to over 2,500 CPD courses, webinars and resources via the incredible National College

• Your flexibility matters; we tailor the working week to you - daily supply, long-term contracts and permanent positions all available, all local to you

• Your well being matters; we put people at the heart of everything we do and are proudly a Sunday Times Top 100 employer for 4 years running

• We pride ourselves on our exceptional service to our candidates and are proudly an Equal Opportunities Employer

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